Your Guide To Men’s Bag Styles in The Luxury World

If you’re in the market for a quality men’s bag that will set you apart from everyone else, you should choose a luxury option. But did you know how versatile handbags for men are these days? Gone are the days when men only had a briefcase to choose from, now there are many options and styles in the luxury market for the gentlemen who want to opt for a more stylish look.

If you’re one of those gentlemen, some of the bags you may come across are as follows. 

Briefcase

The men’s briefcase is truly a timeless bag that has evolved over the years. The name itself comes from the lawyers who used the bag to carry their legal briefs to court. It then became famous as it was in the hands of businessmen all over the world. Since then, it has become synonymous with men heading into high-value positions. 

Within the world of briefcases, there are two types. The first is a traditional briefcase. It looks like a rectangular box, either hard-shelled or soft-shelled and only has one handle and buckles for opening. 

The second is a more modern briefcase, which is a little more versatile. It has features that include shoulder straps, zippers, and separate interior compartments for item storage. This essentially retains a similar functionality to the original, without looking too outdated for the modern man.

Duffel/Weekender Bag

The Duffel bag became incredibly popular during WWII when it was used by the military, as the bag was cheap to make and spacious enough to help soldiers move their belongings as they needed. 

Nowadays, most duffel bags are made of fabric, often canvas, and are closed with a zipper or drawstring. It can be carried over the shoulder or on the arm and is used for casual settings such as taking to the gym. 

On the other hand, the duffel’s more modern iteration is now called a Weekender. This bag is made to hold a weekend’s worth of belongings, whether it’s for a business trip or to take on a holiday, it’s made to fit into the overhead compartment of a plane. The materials differ as well, with options in leather and are catered for more business uses, as it’s a staple in the luxury world. For example, the official LV store shows off the Keepall, a perfect example of the weekender. 

Backpack

You may not have considered a backpack recently, after all, it’s a bag worn by students all over the world, but as time goes on, it’s also been favoured by busy people on their morning commute. 

Used traditionally by outdoorsmen at the turn of the 20th Century, it became a modern staple back in 1967 when it was made in nylon and suddenly became mass-produced. Aside from the obvious advantage of the backpack keeping your hands free, it also reduces physical strain, as it distributes the weight between both shoulders and the back. 

If you’re looking for something more business casual, a leather luxury backpack isn’t a bad idea. It’s not always a good option for most corporate workplaces, but it can work if you need to commute and want to reduce physical pain. 

Nowadays, luxury backpacks come in two sorts of styles: the first Is a minimal, elevated, and clean look made in leather, designed for the man on the go, who still wants to look stylish. On the other hand, you can get a backpack in more printed leather or canvas, and this is more aligned for the men who want something a little more casual and street style. 

Now that you know some of the top used luxury men’s bags on the market, you can branch out to look at more casual styles such as messenger bags and tote bags too, depending on your needs.